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[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Probate Court] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Estate of [Deceased's Full Name], Deceased Probate Case No: [Probate Case Number] Dear [Probate Clerk's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the closing of the estate of the late [Deceased's Full Name]. As the executor/personal representative of the estate, I have diligently fulfilled all my responsibilities and now seek the finalization of the probate proceedings. I hereby affirm that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, no distribution of assets from the estate has occurred during the probate process. The detailed accounting of the estate's assets and liabilities has been thoroughly reviewed and properly verified. Furthermore, no legitimate claims have been filed by creditors against the estate, as confirmed through diligent efforts made to notify potential claimants. Additionally, I have ensured that all necessary taxes, including estate taxes, if applicable, have been filed and paid in full within the required timeframes. A copy of the estate's final tax return, along with the corresponding tax clearance certificates, is enclosed for your reference. Given the above circumstances, I kindly request the probate court's approval of the Final Report and Accounting, officially marking the closing of the estate without distribution. The filing fee for this request is enclosed herewith, as required by law. I have attached the following documents for your review and consideration: 1. Final Report and Accounting 2. Written consent and waivers from all interested parties, if applicable. 3. Executor's/Personal Representative's Affidavit affirming no distribution of assets. 4. Proof of notification to potential claimants. 5. Receipts for all administration expenses and executors' fees paid or incurred. 6. Copy of the deceased's Last Will and Testament along with any codicils. Please let me know if any additional documents or information are required to facilitate the closing of the estate. I understand that the court's confirmation and formal closure of the probate proceedings are necessary to relieve me of my fiduciary duties. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving the court's decision regarding the closing of the estate as soon as possible. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Executor/Personal Representative of the Estate] [Probate Case Number]
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Probate Court] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Estate of [Deceased's Full Name], Deceased Probate Case No: [Probate Case Number] Dear [Probate Clerk's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the closing of the estate of the late [Deceased's Full Name]. As the executor/personal representative of the estate, I have diligently fulfilled all my responsibilities and now seek the finalization of the probate proceedings. I hereby affirm that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, no distribution of assets from the estate has occurred during the probate process. The detailed accounting of the estate's assets and liabilities has been thoroughly reviewed and properly verified. Furthermore, no legitimate claims have been filed by creditors against the estate, as confirmed through diligent efforts made to notify potential claimants. Additionally, I have ensured that all necessary taxes, including estate taxes, if applicable, have been filed and paid in full within the required timeframes. A copy of the estate's final tax return, along with the corresponding tax clearance certificates, is enclosed for your reference. Given the above circumstances, I kindly request the probate court's approval of the Final Report and Accounting, officially marking the closing of the estate without distribution. The filing fee for this request is enclosed herewith, as required by law. I have attached the following documents for your review and consideration: 1. Final Report and Accounting 2. Written consent and waivers from all interested parties, if applicable. 3. Executor's/Personal Representative's Affidavit affirming no distribution of assets. 4. Proof of notification to potential claimants. 5. Receipts for all administration expenses and executors' fees paid or incurred. 6. Copy of the deceased's Last Will and Testament along with any codicils. Please let me know if any additional documents or information are required to facilitate the closing of the estate. I understand that the court's confirmation and formal closure of the probate proceedings are necessary to relieve me of my fiduciary duties. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving the court's decision regarding the closing of the estate as soon as possible. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Phone Number] or [Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Executor/Personal Representative of the Estate] [Probate Case Number]